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CVE-2020-14621

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: JAXP). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u261, 8u251, 11.0.7 and 14.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u251. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14621 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Fedora1 product(s)

fedora

mcafee1 product(s)

epolicy orchestrator

netapp15 product(s)

7-mode transition toolactive iq unified managercloud backupcloud secure agente-series performance analyzere-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web servicesoncommand insightoncommand unified manager core packageoncommand workflow automationplug-in for symantec netbackup+3

openSUSE1 product(s)

leap

Oracle3 product(s)

openjdkjdkjre

Source: NVD CPE · 50 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00019.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00027.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.html

ADVISORYhttps://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf96c5afb26b596b4b97883aa90b6c0b0fc4c26aaeea7123c21912103%40%3Cj-users.xerces.apache.org%3E

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.html

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DFZ36XIW5ENQAW6BB7WHRFFTTJX7KGMR/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MEPHBZPNSLX43B26DWKB7OS6AROTS2BO/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QQUMIAON2YEFRONMIUVHAKYCIOLICDBA/

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-24

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-15

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200717-0005/

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4433-1/

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4453-1/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4734

ADVISORYhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00019.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00027.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.html

ADVISORYhttps://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf96c5afb26b596b4b97883aa90b6c0b0fc4c26aaeea7123c21912103%40%3Cj-users.xerces.apache.org%3E

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.html

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DFZ36XIW5ENQAW6BB7WHRFFTTJX7KGMR/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MEPHBZPNSLX43B26DWKB7OS6AROTS2BO/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QQUMIAON2YEFRONMIUVHAKYCIOLICDBA/

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-24

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-15

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200717-0005/

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4433-1/

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4453-1/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4734

ADVISORYhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

All References (34)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00019.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00027.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf96c5afb26b596b4b97883aa90b6c0b0fc4c26aaeea7123c21912103%40%3Cj-users.xerces.apache.org%3EThird Party Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DFZ36XIW5ENQAW6BB7WHRFFTTJX7KGMR/Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MEPHBZPNSLX43B26DWKB7OS6AROTS2BO/Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QQUMIAON2YEFRONMIUVHAKYCIOLICDBA/Third Party Advisory

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-24Third Party Advisory

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-15Third Party Advisory

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200717-0005/Third Party Advisory

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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4433-1/Third Party Advisory

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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4453-1/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14621

CVSS Score5.3 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo

CISA KEVNo

Affected7 vendor(s)

PublishedJul 15, 2020

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2020-14621 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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